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BORE SCOPE [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

For small arms, small accessory which is placed at either end of a barrel to reflect light down the bore and assist in visual examination of the rifling.

OBS

See also "bore scope"; "chamber reflector".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Dans le cas des armes légères, petit accessoire placé à un bout ou l'autre d'un canon pour refléter la lumière dans l'âme et aider à l'inspection de la rayure.

OBS

Voir aussi «endoscope de canon».

OBS

miroir de visite : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Electro-optical instrument consisting of an eyepiece, a thin long tube and a magnifying optical head with integral lighting system, which is used for examination and photographic recording of the condition of the bore of a firearm.

OBS

See also "barrel reflector".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Instrument électro-optique composé d'un oculaire, d'un long tube mince et d'une tête de grossissement avec système d'éclairage intégral, servant à l'inspection et à l'enregistrement photographique de l'état de l'âme d'une arme à feu.

OBS

Voir aussi «miroir de visite».

OBS

endoscope de canon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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